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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,297.56, 42,445.98 and 17,207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,297.56, 42,445.98 and 17,207.28 is: 25,810.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,297.56 : 42,445.98 = 17,207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,297.56/42,445.98 = 17,207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,297.56x = 42,445.98 × 17,207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,297.56x = 730,379,862.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,379,862.73/28,297.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,810.70

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